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Bouncer perhaps needed for dance (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ball

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This clue might be a double definition.

'bouncer' is the first definition.
(something that bounces)

'needed for dance' is the second definition.
'ball' can be an answer for 'dance' (ball is a kind of dance). I am not certain of the 'needed for' bit.

'perhaps' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ball that I've seen before include "Round object - dance" , "Bouncer, say" , "Formal social event" , "Sphere - dance" , "Throw a dance" .)

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